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Watch: Language of Harmony: On The Malayalam Language Bill

The Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 has sparked concern beyond Kerala, particularly in Karnataka, over the rights of linguistic minorities.

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 11:18 am

Viral 'Toxic' girl Beatriz Taufenbach takes this MAJOR STEP after her intimate scene with Yash sparks backlash, she...

Beatriz Taufenbach deleted her Instagram account after a brief intimate scene with Yash in the Toxic teaser sparked online backlash, complaints to the Karnataka Women's Commission and calls for a CBFC review ahead of the film's March 19, 2026, release.

DNA India 14 Jan 2026 11:06 am

Missed Opportunities': BJP Slams Karnataka Congress For Prioritising Rahul Gandhi Over German Chancellor

BJP said the move showed that the Congress leadership was more focused on pleasing the party high command than on the states development.

News18 14 Jan 2026 11:03 am

'Even if efforts fail...': D K Shivakumar shares cryptic post a day after meeting Rahul, adds to political buzz - Deccan Herald

'Even if efforts fail...': D K Shivakumar shares cryptic post a day after meeting Rahul, adds to political buzz Deccan Herald

Google News 14 Jan 2026 9:56 am

'Even if effort fails ... ': DK Shivakumar shares cryptic post after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's cryptic social media post after a meeting with Rahul Gandhi has fueled speculation about a leadership change in the state. Despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's denial of political discussions, the brief one-on-one interaction between Gandhi and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport has sparked renewed political buzz.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 9:00 am

NICE Dream In The Dock? Karnataka HC Questions 'Near-Zero Progress' Of 25-Year-Old Infra Corridor

The Karnataka HC rapped the project for accomplishing only 1 km of the proposed 111-km corridor in the last two decades and said the state government should consider abandoning it

News18 14 Jan 2026 7:30 am

Bengaluru weather: Partly cloudy, mild temperatures; AQI remains moderate

Bengaluru anticipates a pleasant January 14th with mild temperatures and sunshine, though yesterday's moderate pollution (AQI-IN 85) may still cause irritation. Light winds and partly cloudy skies are expected. The week ahead promises warmer afternoons and cool nights, with minimal rain, making outdoor activities enjoyable, but caution is advised near traffic corridors due to lingering pollution.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:05 am

Cambodia cyberfraud: Karnataka youths lured by Rs 1L/month Hong Kong job, forced into crime; 3 arrested

In a dramatic turn of events, three youths from Belagavi answered the call of unrealistic job promises in Hong Kong, only to be ensnared in the dark world of cybercrime in Cambodia.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:04 am

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of dismantling MGNREGA, says party has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi

The Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new framework shifted financial burdens to States and diluted panchayat-level planning

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 5:17 am

Case booked over illegal Yash birthday banners in Bengaluru

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 4:35 am

Rahul Gandhi holds discussions with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar separately at Mysuru airport

The interactions have drawn attention as the issue of leadership and power-sharing continues to be discussed publicly

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 4:20 am

e-Pass system launched for Republic Day event in Bengaluru

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:40 am

Woman arrested in Karnataka for raising Jai Bangla slogans

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:39 am

Counterfeit parts case: Mercedes owner in Bengaluru wins Rs 2.6L refund; dealer pays Rs 10k for mental agony

A Bengaluru man has won a full refund after being sold counterfeit German Bilstein air shocks for his Mercedes ML 350. The consumer commission ordered the Kerala-based dealer to return Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and take back the fake parts. The dealer was also fined for mental agony and litigation costs.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:39 am

Rathod, Bhute power Vidarbha into semis with win over Delhi

Bengaluru, Jan 13: Last seasons runners-up Vidarbha produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Delhi by 76 runs and enter their second successive semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Tuesday. Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last seasons final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final []

The Shillong Times 14 Jan 2026 2:08 am

45-minute torture, sat on daughter-in-law: Youth assaults elderly woman, robs her at knifepoint in Bengaluru; arrested

An elderly woman was brutally robbed at knifepoint in her Koramangala home, with assailants making off with gold, silver, and cash. Police swiftly apprehended the 22-year-old local resident, recovering the stolen items. The incident highlights a disturbing trend of targeted robberies, including a separate case where a grandson stole valuables from his own grandmother.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 12:48 am

Central team assesses rain-damaged crops, infra in Kburagi

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:21 pm

Galaganath pioneered modern Kannada fiction: Scholar

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:19 pm

Fire safety awareness mock drill on cooking gas leaks

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:19 pm

Banner clash case: CID collects documents in Ballari

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:03 pm

Curtains down on Sangolli Rayanna Utsav

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

Rahul Gandhi &DK Shivakumar's 'Helicopter Shot' Puts Karnataka Leadership Row On Sticky Wicket

Observers noted that as Rahuls helicopter landed, Shivakumar, who had been waiting at the helipad, bypassed the usual line of officials and dignitaries to reach him first

News18 13 Jan 2026 10:47 pm

Scrap dealer hacked to death

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:41 pm

Karnataka Govt. Readies For Maiden Elections To 5 City Corporations Under GBA

The Supreme Court order on Monday paved the way for holding elections to 5 City Corporations of GBA and the Apex Court in its order stated The election to GBA in all circumstances shall be over by June 30

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:23 pm

Bheemanna Khandre is stable, says Minister

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:56 pm

Central team assesses damage due to rainfall in excess in Yadgir district

Apart from agricultural fields, it visits the Bhima river bridge on the outskirts of Yadgir city and also, the Gursunagi Bridge-cum-Barrage

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:52 pm

Central team reviews flood damage in Kamalapur of Kalaburagi district

It assesses crop and infrastructure damage caused by heavy rain in August and September last year and hears grievances of farmers

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

North Corp sells ward-level wet waste compost to Hebbal residents

The compost, suitable for plants and trees, was prices at Rs 150 per kg

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:03 pm

Treasure at Lakkundi found during excavation for house said to be over 100 years old

Minister H.K. Patil visited the site in Lakkundi village where the treasure was found

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:54 pm

Three arrested in Kalaburagi for trying to throw prohibited items into Central Prison

Prison constable notices the three men trying to throw prohibited articles onto the jail premises and raises an alarm

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:51 pm

GBA Chief directs road widening to improve traffic flow, lake development works across West Corp

Instructs officials to begin acquiring land from adjoining properties to facilitate the expansion

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:46 pm

Educationist Punekar passes away at 90

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:43 pm

Karnataka Bank enables Khajane-2 e-receipts through Internet banking

With this enablement, Karnataka Bank now facilitates the collection of various State government taxes and fees from citizens of Karnataka via its Internet banking services

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2026 7:40 pm

Karnataka Budget in first week of March and preparations on, says Siddaramaiah

Sadhana Samavesha to be held in Haveri ahead of Budget, likely on Feb 13; Siddaramaiah says he and DKS had no discussions with Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:33 pm

Efforts to introduce Sangolli Rayanna to the nation seeing success: MLA

Mahantesh Koujalgi was speaking after inaugurating the Sangolli Utsav in Sangolli of Belagavi district

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:31 pm

Somanna on three-day tour of State from today

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:23 pm

Govt to hold polls to five Bengaluru Corporations & panchayats this year, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka will conduct all local body elections this year. The Supreme Court has mandated civic polls for Bengaluru's five new corporations by June 30. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the Congress party's performance. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar affirmed the government's commitment to holding the elections on time.

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

Khadi flag awareness campaign launched in Hubballi

A group of like-minded people in collaboration with KKGSS has taken it up to protect BIS-approved national flag-making units

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:17 pm

Raise questions about injustice suffered by North Karnataka under successive govts, says MLA

Asif (Raju) Sait was speaking at an event organised by Belagavi Journalists Association members to felicitate journalists

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab, Vidarbha Outclass MP And Delhi To Reach Semifinals

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab and Vidarbha sealed their spots in the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with commanding quarterfinal victories over Madhya Pradesh and Delhi in their respective matches on Tuesday. The Punjab team, led by Prabhsimran Singh, registered an emphatic 183-run win against Rajat Patidars Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Delhi, under the leadership of Ishant Sharma, fell 76 runs short of Vidarbhas total of 301 runs. With these results, the four semifinalists have been confirmed. Karnataka will take on Vidarbha in the first semifinal on January 15, while Saurashtra will face Punjab in the second semifinal on January 16. Asked to bat after losing the toss, the Punjab cricket team enjoyed a dream start, with captain Prabhsimran Singh forging a 116-run opening partnership with Harnoor Singh. Madhya Pradesh struck back with wickets at regular intervals, but Prabhsimran stood tall, while Nehal Wadhera and Anmolpreet Singh also played valiant knocks as Punjab posted 345 for six in their allotted 50 overs. Chasing the mammoth target, Rajat Patidars side was never in contention and collapsed for 162 in just 31.2 overs. Sanvir Singh was the leading wicket-taker for Punjab, with three scalps, while Ramandeep Singh, Krish Bhagat, and Gurnoor Brar picked up two wickets each. In the fourth quarterfinal played at the BCCI COE Ground 2 in Bengaluru, the Vidarbha cricket team scored 300 for nine in their 50 overs. Yash Rathod played a match-winning knock of 86 runs on a challenging surface, while opener Atharva Taide contributed 62 runs off 72 balls. Chasing the mammoth target, Rajat Patidars side was never in contention and collapsed for 162 in just 31.2 overs. Sanvir Singh was the leading wicket-taker for Punjab, with three scalps, while Ramandeep Singh, Krish Bhagat, and Gurnoor Brar picked up two wickets each. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nachiket Bhute was the pick of the Vidarbha bowlers with four wickets, while Harsh Dubey continued his fine form with three wickets, followed by Praful Hinge, who claimed two wickets. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 13 Jan 2026 6:18 pm

Accident leads to rescue of kidnapped children in Dharwad; accused had a POCSO case against him in 2018

The accident at Joida in Uttara Kannada district helped in the miraculous rescue of two children who were allegedly kidnapped by the accused on a motorcyclist from a Dharwad government school.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 6:00 pm

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rathod, Bhute Power Vidarbha into Semis With 76-Run Win Over Delhi

Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last season's final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final on Friday

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 5:55 pm

German Chancellor in Bengaluru: Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus, IISc

Chancellor Merzs visit underscored the deep economic and technological ties between India and Germany in the areas of mobility, manufacturing and innovation, said Bosch.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

'Only 1 Km Built In 25 Years': HC Asks Karnataka Govt To Scrap Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

The directions were issued while dismissing a petition filed by a landowner seeking additional compensation for land acquired for the project.

News18 13 Jan 2026 3:59 pm

Govt Will Go By SC Directive On Holding Bengaluru Civic Body Polls : D K Shivakumar

SC asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold Bengaluru local body polls by June 30.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

'Let Them Do Whatever They Want': Sivakumar Dismisses BJP-JDS Threat Ahead Of Bengaluru Civic Polls

Karnataka is gearing up for a potential May election window, carefully timed between school examinations and the onset of the monsoon

News18 13 Jan 2026 1:24 pm

Woman dies in elephant attack in Hassan

The locals are stagin a protest condemning the incident, and demanding a permanent solution to the human-elephant conflict.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:58 pm

Verifying Aadhaar cards of Bangladeshis, action underway: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed verification of Bangladeshi nationals obtaining Indian identity documents. The state government is compiling data on their presence and will deport illegal immigrants. Bengaluru is a preferred settlement for many. Citizens are warned against taking law into their hands and must report information to the police. Deportation figures will be released.

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 12:58 pm

Karnataka Home Minister Offers Clarification on Hate Speech Bill

Explaining the bill, the minister said this is a bill that has been brought with foresight

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 12:36 pm